Entreaty ofMary, Help of ChristiansIn Times of Peril

I.  Salutation of the Sacred Heart 

in the Blessed Sacrament

II.  Invocations on the Cross & Angelus on the Pendant

III.  Marian Scriptural Readings
IV.  The Florilegium Rosary 

& the Antiphon to Mary
V.   Litany of the Precious Blood of Jesus 

& the Divine Praises

I

SALUTATION OF THE SACRAMENT

ANTIPHON

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. Hail, very body born for us of blessed Mary's virgin womb.

Rs.  Hail, very body born for us

to suffer the sacrifice of the cross.

Vs. Hail sacred head that lay to rest on Joseph's breast,

Rs. Hail sacred head crowned for us

with crown of piercing thorn.

 

Vs.  Hail sacred Heart pierced to flow for us 

thy precious blood and saving water.

Rs.  O sacred Heart pierced for love of us!

 Be thou our foretaste of life in the hour of our death!

Vs.  

O, gentle Jesus! 

O, loving Jesus!

Rs.  

Sweet Jesus!

Sweet son of Mary!

Or, better, the Latin plainchant is sung antiphonally
between a cantor and those assembled.

Vs.  Ave verum corpus natum de Maria virgine.
Rs.  Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine.

Vs.  Cuius latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine.
Rs.  Esto nobis praegustatum mortis in examine.

Vs.  O Jesu dulcis! *
Rs.  O Jeus pie!

Vs.  O Jesu! *
Rs.  Fili Mariae!

HYMN

Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts,
Thou fount of life, thou light of men,
From sweetnesses that earth imparts
We turn unfilled to thee again.

 

No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
Nor can the mind a name contrive,
A sweeter sound than thy sweet name,
Sweet Jesus, Savior of mankind.

 

Thy love unchanged has ever stood,
Thou savest those that on thee call;
To them that seek thee, ever good,
To them that find thee, all in all.

Our restless spirits yearn for thee,
Here where our changeful lot is cast,
Glad when thy grace at work we see,

Blest when unseen faith holds thee fast.

 

We taste thee, living bread and true,
And long to feast upon thee still;
From thee we drink, thy heart pierced through,
And thirst our souls from thee to fill.

Abide with us this hour, O Lord,

Fulfil us with thy grace, we pray;

Feed with thy body here adored

Our souls that with thee watch and pray.

(A leader says the opening prayer:)

O God,

graciously hear us who believe and confess

that present in this blessed sacrament

is the very body born of the Virgin Mary;

the very body pierced on the cross for our salvation.

Grant us always to drink worthily from the saving font

flowing to us from this sacred heart.

Through the same Christ our Lord:

Rs. Amen

II

INVOCATIONS ON THE CROSS
& ANGELUS ON THE PENDENTS

(The opening invocations are said on the crucifix.

All make the sign of the cross with it on the lips at the first verse:)

Vs. O Lord, you will open my lips,

and my mouth shall declare your praise.

(Then kissing the crucifix, all make the sign of the cross with it 

on the brow and breast at the second verse:)

Rs. O God, come to my assistance;

O Lord, make haste to help me.

(Allow the head at the name of the Trinity,

crossing themselves as usual. )

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

Rs. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 

world without end. Amen.

Vs. Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and all that is within me bless his holy name.

Rs. Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits.

(On the large bead of the pendant:)

Vs. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name:

Rs. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

 

The Angelus

The Angelus is said on the three small beads of the pendant, 

the leader leading with the verses only,

and the rest responding.

Vs.  The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
and she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee:

Rs.  Blesséd art thou among women,
and blesséd is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, holy Mother of God, pray for us sinnners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Vs.  Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
be it done unto to me according to his word.
Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee:

Rs.  Blesséd art thou among women, ...

Vs.  And the Word became flesh,and dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee:

Rs.  Blesséd art thou among women, ...

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

       We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

       Despise not our petitions in our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in our distress.

(The leader recites the prayer: )

Grant, we beseech you, Almighty God,

that we who rejoice in the saving help of the most holy Virgin

may by her loving intercession be delivered from all evils on earth

and be made worthy of eternal joys in heaven.

Through Christ her Son:

Rs. Amen

III

SCRIPTURAL READGINS

A FIRST SCRIPTURAL READING

FROM THE BOOK OF JUDITH (CH. 13)

Judith was alone in the chamber. Holofernes lay on his bed, fast asleep, being exceedingly drunk. And Judith told her maid to stand outside before the chamber and to watch. Judith stood before the bed praying with tears, and with the motion of her lips in silence, saying: Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, and in this hour look on the works of my hands, that as you have promised, you may raise up Jerusalem your city: and that I may bring to pass what I have purposed, having a belief that it might be done by you.

And when she had said this, she went to the pillar that was at his bed's head, and loosed his sword that hung tied upon it. And when she had drawn it out, she took him by the hair of his head, and said: Strengthen me, O Lord God, at this hour. And she struck twice upon his neck, and cut off his head, and took off his canopy from the pillars, and rolled away his headless body.

And after a while she went out, and delivered the head of Holofernes to her maid, and bade her put it into her wallet. And the two went out according to their custom, as it were to prayer, and they passed the camp, and having compassed the valley, they came to the gate of the city. And Judith from afar off cried to the watchmen upon the walls: Open the gates for God is with us, who has shown his power in Israel.

And it came to pass that, when the men had heard her voice, they called the ancients of the city. And all ran to meet her from the least to the greatest: for they had had no hopes that she would come. And lighting up lights, they all gathered round about her; and she went up to a higher place, and commanded silence to be made. And when all had held their peace, Judith said: Praise you the Lord our God, who has not forsaken those that hope in him. And by me his handmaid he has fulfilled his mercy that he promised to the house of Israel: and he has killed the enemy of his people by my hand this night.

Then she brought forth the head of Holofernes out of the wallet, and showed it them, saying: Behold the head of Holofernes the general of the army of the Assyrians, and behold his canopy, wherein he lay in his drunkenness, where the Lord our God slew him by the hand of a woman. But as the same Lord lives, his angel has been my keeper both going hence, and abiding there, and returning from thence to here: and the Lord has not suffered me his handmaid to be defiled, but has brought me back to you wiyout pollution of sin, rejoicing for his victory, for my escape, and for your deliverance. Give all of you glory to him, because he is good, because his mercy endures forever!

And they all adored the Lord, and said to her: The Lord has blessed you by his power, because by you he has brought our enemies to nought. And Ozias the prince of the people of Israel, said to her: Blessed are you, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon earth. Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, who has directed you to the cutting off the head of the prince of our enemies. Because he has so magnified your name this day, that your praise shall not depart out of the mouth of men, who shall be mindful of the power of the Lord forever, because on account of the distress and tribulation of your people you did not spare your life, but have prevented our ruin in the presence of our God. And all the people said: So be it, so be it.

And then Achior, leader of all the Ammonites, being called for came, and Judith said to him: The God of Israel, to whom you gave testimony before them that he revenges himself of his enemies, has cut off the head of all the unbelievers this night by my hand. And that you may find that it is so, behold the head of Holofernes, who in the contempt of his pride despised the God of Israel and threatened them with death, saying:“When the people of Israel shall be taken, I will command your sides to be pierced with a sword.” 

Then Achior, seeing the head of Holofernes, and being seized with a great fear, fell on his face upon the earth, and his soul swooned away. But after he had recovered his spirits, he fell down at her feet, and he reverenced her, and he said: Blessed are you by your God in every tabernacle of Jacob, for in every nation which shall hear your name, the God of Israel shall be magnified on account of you.

Responsory:

Vs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirt:

And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. 

For he has cast down the mighty from their seat 

and exalted the humble.

Rs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit: *

Vs.  Behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed,

because he that is mighty has done great things for me. *

Rs.  For he has cast down the mighty from their seat 

and exalted the humble.

Rs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit: *

Vs.  And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior:

Rs.  For he has cast down the mighty from their seat 

and exalted the humble.

A SECOND SCRIPTURAL READINGFROM 

THE BOOK OF REVELATION 11:19

The temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple, and there were lightnings, and voices, and an earthquake, and great hail.

And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars:

And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered.

And there was seen another sign in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, having seven heads, and ten horns: and on his head seven diadems.

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered, that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son.

And she brought forth a male child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod: and her son was taken up to God, and to his throne....

And there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought, and his angels. And they prevailed not, neither was their place found anymore in heaven. 

And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduces the whole world. And he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: because the accuser of our brethren is cast forth, who accused them before our God day and night. 

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of the testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death.  

Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you that dwell therein.

Woe to the earth, and to the sea, because the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

Responsory:

Vs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

The Lord God said to the serpent:

I will put enmities between you and the woman,

between your seed and her seed: *

And her seed shall crush your head.

 

Rs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs.  You shall lie in wait for her heel. *

Rs.  And her seed shall crush your head.

Rs.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs.  The Lord God said to the serpent:

I will put enmities between you and the woman,

between your seed and her seed: *

Rs.  And her seed shall crush your head.

IV

THE FLORILEGIUM ROSARY

Let us ponder in our hearts the Works of the Lord

kept in the heart of Mary, Mother of our Savior.

FIRST, THE LAMB OF GOD

Vs. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Rs. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done ...

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. 1  There followed him two blind men, * crying out: Have mercy on us, O Son of David.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 2  And Jesus says to them: Do you believe that I can do this for you? * They say to him: O yes, Lord!  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 3  Then he touched their eyes, saying: According to your faith, so be it done for you. * And their eyes were opened.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

 
Vs. 4  He is the true light that enlightens every man that comes into this world. * And the light shines in the darkness.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 5  This is the declaration which we have heard from him and declare to you: * That God is light, and in him there is no darkness.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 6  If we walk in the light, as he also is in the light, * we have fellowship with one another.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 7  You say, I am rich and made wealthy and have need of nothing, * and know not that you are miserable, poor, and blind.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 8  I counsel you to buy of me gold, fire tried, that you may be made rich; * and eyesalve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 9  And there came to him great multitudes, having with them the lame, the blind, and the mute. * And they cast them down at his feet.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 10  And he healed them, so that the multitudes marveled, seeing the dumb speak, the lame walk, the blind see. * And they glorified God.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God: *

Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

SECOND, THE LAME WALK

Vs. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Rs. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done ...

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. 1  There was a man lame from his mother’s womb, who was laid every day at the gate of the temple, * that he might ask alms.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 2  Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. * But Peter with John, fastening his eyes upon him, said: Look upon us.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 3  Silver and gold I have none. But what I have, I give you: * In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 4  And taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up. * Immediately his feet and soles received strength, and leaping up, he walked with them into the temple, praising God.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 5  All the people saw him walking and praising God. * And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 6  Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said to them: You men of Israel, why wonder you at this? * Why look you upon us as though by our strength or power we had made this man to walk?  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 7  The God of our fathers has glorified his Son Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied before the face of Pilate. * The author of life whom you killed God has raised from the dead.   Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 8  By the faith in his name, his name has strengthened this man whom you have seen and known. * The faith that comes through him has given this perfect soundness in the sight of you all.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 9  Now, brethren, I know that you did it through ignorance, as did your rulers. * Be penitent, therefore, and converted, and the Lord shall send him who has been preached to you, Jesus Christ.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 10  Nor is there salvation in any other, * for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

THIRD, LEPERS ARE CLEANSED

Vs.  Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Rs.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done ...

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. 1  And it came to pass, as he entered into a town, there met him ten lepers, who stood afar off, and lifted up their voice, * saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 2  When he saw them, he said: Go, show yourselves to the priests. * And it came to pass, as they went, they were made clean.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 3  And one of them, when he saw that he was made clean, went back, * glorifying God with a loud voice.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 4  This man was a Samaritan, and he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks. * And Jesus answering, said: Were not ten made clean? And where are the nine?  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 5  Is there no one found to return and give glory to God, * except this foreigner?  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 6  And he said to him: Arise, go your way: * for your faith has made you whole.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

 

Vs. 7  Peter said: God has shown me to call no man common or unclean; * rather, in every people, he that fears him and does justice, is acceptable to him.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 8  While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word. * And they were heard speaking with tongues and magnifying God.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 9  And the faithful of the circumcision who came with Peter were astonished at this: * that the grace of the Holy Spirit was poured out upon gentiles also.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 10  Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water to these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? * And Peter commanded in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ that they be baptized.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

FOURTH, THE DEAF HEAR

Vs. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Rs. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done ...

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. 1  They bring to Jesus one deaf and dumb; * and they beseeched him, that he would lay his hand upon him.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 2  And taking him from the multitude apart, he put his fingers into his ears; * and spitting, he touched his tongue.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 3  Looking up to heaven, he groaned and said to him: Ephpheta, that is, Be opened. * And at once his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosened, and he spoke right.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 4  And he charged them that they should tell no one. * But the more he charged them, all the more did they spread it.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 5  And so much the more did they wonder, saying, He has done all things well. * He has made both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 6  Say to the fainthearted, Take courage!  Behold, God himself will come and save you. * Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …
 
Vs. 7  And all the multitudes were amazed, and they said, Is not this the Son of David? * But the Pharisees, hearing it, said: This man does not cast out devils but by Beelzebub, the prince of devils.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 8  Jesus said to them: If Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then shall his kingdom stand? * But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 9  Whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him. * But he that speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this world or in the world to come.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

 

Vs. 10  Many good works I have shown you from my Father. * Though you will not believe me, believe my works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

FIFTH, THE DEAD RISE AGAIN

Vs. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Rs. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done ...

(A leader begins by reading the verses only, and the rest respond:)

Vs. 1  In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, full of good works and almsdeeds.  * It came to pass that she took sick and died, and her body was washed and laid in her room.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 2  Peter, as he went through visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda. * And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years ill of the palsy.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 3  And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed. * And immediately he arose.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 4  All that dwelt at Lydda saw him, and they were converted to the Lord. *  And the disciples at Joppa, hearing that Peter was near, sent to him two men urging: Delay not to come to us.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 5  And when he came to Joppa, they brought him into Tabitha's room. * And the widows stood about him, weeping and showing him the garments that she had made for them.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …
 
Vs. 6  Sending them all out, Peter knelt down and prayed. * And turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 7  Then she opened her eyes and, seeing Peter, she sat up. * And giving her his hand, he lifted her up.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 8  Then calling the saints and the widows, he presented her alive. * And it was made known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 9  Amen, amen, I say to you: he that believes in me, the works that I do, he also shall do. * And greater than these shall he do.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. 10  For I go to the Father, and whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, that will I do, * that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  Hail Mary, hail Full of grace, the Lord is with thee: Rs. Blessed art thou …

Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. Deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

Rs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit:

Vs. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God:

Rs. Despise not our petitions in this our distress.

INTERCESSIONS FOR THE CHURCH

Vs. Lord, have mercy.

Rs. Lord have mercy.

Vs. Christ have mercy.

Rs. Christ, have mercy.

Vs. Lord, have mercy.

Rs. Lord have mercy.

Vs. Christ, hear us.

Rs. Christ, graciously hear us.

Vs. Watch over your Church, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, watch over our Holy Father.

Vs. Preserve your Church, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, preserve our Holy Father.

Vs. Uphold your Church, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, uphold our Holy Father.

Vs. Grant the pastors of your Church and its laborers

ever to renew, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, grant your people ever to renew.

Vs. Grant religious life in the Church and the consecrated

ever to renew, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, grant your people ever to renew.

Vs. Grant the life of the faithful in the family and in the world

ever to renew, O Lord.

Rs. O Lord, grant your people ever to renew.

Vs. In your mercy draw to the bosom of the Church

all the peoples of the world, O Lord.

Rs. And in your mercy hear the Pope's intentions

for all the peoples of the world, O Lord.

Vs. Holy Mary, holy Mother of the Church, pray for her:

Rs. That she be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

ANTIPHON TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Memorare, O piissima

Vs. Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary,

Rs. That no one who has run to your protection,

or implored your help,

or sought your intercession,

is known ever to have been forsaken.

 

Enlivened by trust in this, to you I run,

O Virgin of virgins,

to you have I come, O my Mother,

before you I stand a sinner grieving.

 

 O Mother of the Word of God,

Disdain not the words of my prayer,

but kindly give ear and graciously hear,

O most loving Virgin and Mother.

Vs. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God:

Rs. That we be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

( A leader recites the concluding prayer:)

We call upon thy Holy Name,

O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

for our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities and powers,

against directors of this world of darkness,

against spirits of wickedness in high places.

Therefore do we call upon thy Holy Name

and humbly beseech thy mercy,

to help us through the intercession 

of the blessed virgin Mother 

and the glorious Archangel Michael,

against the devil and all other unclean spirits

that prowl about the world like a roaring lion

seeking whom they may devour.

But do thou, O God, deliver us from evil,

through Christ our Lord:

Rs. Amen

Vs. Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Rs. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;

and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,

by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits

who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls

Amen

V

LITANY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD 

& THE DIVINE PRAISES

Vs. Lord, have mercy on us.

Rs. Lord have mercy on us.

Vs. Christ have mercy on us.

Rs. Christ, have mercy on us.

Vs. Lord, have mercy on us.

Rs. Lord have mercy on us.

Vs. Christ, hear us.

Rs. Christ, graciously hear us.

Vs. God the Father of Heaven:

Rs. Have mercy on us.

Vs. God the Son, Redeemer of the world:

Rs. Have mercy on us.

Vs. God the Holy Spirit:

Rs. Have mercy on us.

Vs. Holy Trinity, one God:

Rs. Have mercy on us.

Vs. Blood of the only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of the Incarnate Word of God,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of the New and Eternal Testament,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, price of our salvation,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, stream of mercy,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, victor over demons,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, begetter of Virgins,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, help of those in peril,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor,

Rs. Save us!

Vs. Lamb of God Who take away the sins of the world,

Rs. Have mercy on all the world.

Vs. Lamb of God Who take away the sins of the world,

Rs. Have mercy on all the world.

Vs. Lamb of God Who take away the sins of the world,

Rs. Grant all the world peace.

(A leader recites the closing prayer:)

 

Almighty and eternal God, 

having appointed thy only-begotten Son Redeemer of the world, 

thou wast pleased to be reconciled with us by his precious blood, 

wondrously present in this blessed sacrament. 

Grant us so to venerate this price of our salvation,

that its power may keep us from all things hurtful here on earth,

and its fruits gladden us hereafter in heaven.

Through the same Christ our Lord: 

Rs. Amen

THE DIVINE PRAISES

Vs. Blessed be God. *

Rs. Blessed be his holy name.

Vs. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. *

Rs. Blessed be the name of Jesus.

Vs. Blessed be his most sacred heart. *

Rs. Blessed be his most precious blood.

Vs. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the Altar. *

Rs. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Vs. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. *

Rs. Blessed be her holy and immaculate conception.

Vs. Blessed be her glorious assumption. *

Rs. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.

Vs. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. *

Rs. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.

FINAL BLESSINGS

Vs. Our help is in the name of  the Lord,

Rs. Who made heaven and earth.

The leader invokes the final blessing: 

Vs. May the Lord our God bless us, 

and defend us from all evil, 

and lead us to eternal life: 

 They conclude, kissing the crucifix and making the sign of the cross with it: 

 Rs. In the name of the Father, 

and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen

Vs. Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts,

for he has given his angels charge over you,

to keep you in the way of the Lord.

Vs.  Holy Michael,

Rs.  Defend us in the way of the Lord.

Vs.  Holy Raphael,

Rs.  Guide us in the way of the Lord.

Vs.  Holy Gabriel,

Rs.  Instruct us in the way of the Lord.

Vs.  Bless the Lord, all ye his angels,
you that are mighty in strength

 and who do his bidding, obedient to his word.

Rs.  Bless the Lord, all his hosts,
his ministers doing his will.

Vs. Bless the Lord, all his works,
in all the places of his dominion

Rs.  Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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